Masterworks – MoneyMade

Deloitte reports the total value of privately held art and collectibles at an estimated $2.1 trillion. According to the Masterworks all art index, contemporary art has outpaced the S&P 500 by 64% from 1995-2023. 

Masterworks is the largest platform for buying and selling shares in masterpieces by Banksy, Basquiat, Warhol, Picasso, KAWS, and more. By investing in fine art, you can build a diversified portfolio that has been shown to appreciate during high inflation periods.

Masterworks was founded in 2017 by internet entrepreneur and art collector Scott Lynn with the mission to “make art investable”. As of 2024, Masterworks is valued at over $1 billion and is one the largest art buyers in the world with over $700M of artwork acquired.